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Otis Reservoir, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.15 degrees N, 73.04 degrees W - Hampden County. State and county outlines drawn from Census boundary data; the lake marker is placed by its Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife coordinates, not by eye. Schematic - not a survey map.
Depth Profile - Otis Reservoir
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Otis Reservoir Stacks Up
- Deeper than 90% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Ranks #10 for surface area among the Massachusetts lakes counted so far - 1,036 acres.
- About 23 miles from Springfield, as the crow flies.
- 13 fish species on the MassWildlife list for this lake.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Pond | Berkshire | 2.3 mi | 61.53 acres |
| Big Pond | Berkshire | 2.9 mi | 325.19 acres |
| Noyes Pond | Hampden | 3.2 mi | 166.05 acres |
| Clam Lake Reservoir | Berkshire | 3.5 mi | 50.9 acres |
| Twining Pond | Hampden | 3.6 mi | 111.94 acres |
| Blair Pond | Hampden | 3.7 mi | 72.23 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Otis Reservoir
How Big Is Otis Reservoir?
Otis Reservoir covers 1,036 acres in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Otis Reservoir?
Otis Reservoir reaches 52 ft at its deepest.
What Fish Are in Otis Reservoir?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, White Perch, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Redbreast Sunfish, Brown Bullhead, White Sucker, Tessellated Darter and Golden Shiner for Otis Reservoir.
What Is the Largest Lake in Hampden County?
Cobble Mountain Reservoir is the largest lake in Hampden County, at 1,066.49 acres.
Deepest Natural Lakes in Massachusetts
| # | Lake | County | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walden Pond | Middlesex | 62 acres | 100 ft |
| 2 | Cliff Pond | Barnstable | 206 acres | 96 ft |
| 3 | Wallum Lake | Worcester | 322 acres | 81 ft |
| 4 | Onota Lake | Berkshire | 653 acres | 72 ft |
| 5 | Ashumet Pond | Barnstable | 220 acres | 69 ft |
All 211 Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth
Largest Lakes in Massachusetts
| # | Lake | County | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quabbin Reservoir | Franklin | 24,012 acres | - |
| 2 | Wachusett Reservoir | Worcester | 4,041 acres | - |
| 3 | Assawompset Pond | Plymouth | 2,652.37 acres | - |
| 4 | Watuppa Pond | Bristol | 1,758.37 acres | - |
| 5 | South Watuppa Pond | Bristol | 1,460 acres | 23 ft |
All 784 Massachusetts lakes ranked by surface area